Plaster of Paris Pendants or Ornaments      

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Materials Needed: 

Plaster of Paris,
 old mixing container, 
measuring spoon,
and spoon, 
waxed paper,
 pencils, 
open paper clips, 
clear nail polish, 
ribbon or yarn.

Directions:

  1. Mix one cup of Plaster of Paris with 2/3 cup of water and stir until the consistency of catsup. 
  2. Adjust recipe to fit your needs. Drop spoonfuls of mixture on waxed paper.
  3. Before Plaster of Paris hardens, use the pencil to make a hole in one edge.
  4. When Plaster of Paris has hardened, use the open paper clip to scratch a design on the front. 
  5. Cover with clear nail polish and let dry. 
  6. Cut a piece of ribbon for the pendant about 36"long, adjust ribbon to fit where you want pendant to hang on the person, or cut shorter pieces of ribbon for ornaments. 

Adult supervision will be needed for little children.